A sign structure on the NJ Turnpike is to be designed to resist a wind force that produces a moment of 25 k-ft in one direction. The axial load is 30 kips. Soil conditions consist of a normally consolidated clay layer with following properties; su=800 psf, andγsat= 110 pcf. Design for a FOS of 3. Assume frost depth to be 3ft below grade

Solution :

Finding the cohesion of the soil(c) using the relation:

Here, is the unconfined compression strength of the soil;

   = 400 psf

∴ The cohesion value is greater than 0

So the use of the angle of internal friction is 0

Referring to the table relation between bearing capacity factors and angle of internal friction.

For the angle of inter friction

Therefore,

     =  2386 psf

∴ Allowable bearing capacity

∴

∴ B = 0.2 ft

Therefore, the dimension of the square footing is 0.2 ft x 0.2 ft

answer:

yes

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